Çayeli Population 2026

Çayeli has a population of 24,556, making it the #301 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Rize Province. It is about 639× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

Location of Çayeli (capital Ankara shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

24,556

Rank in Türkiye

#301

Coordinates

41.09°N, 40.72°E

~12 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

677 km

420 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Rize Province

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Rize	119,828	#93
Ardeşen	67,965	#150

Cities near Çayeli

Rize119,828 people · ~18 km away
Ardeşen67,965 people · ~24 km away
Of31,951 people · ~42 km away
Sürmene20,039 people · ~54 km away
Arhavi16,217 people · ~57 km away
Araklı29,917 people · ~58 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Çayeli?

Çayeli has a population of 24,556 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #301 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Çayeli in?

Çayeli is located in Rize Province, Türkiye.

Is Çayeli the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 677 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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